Emergency Medicine - APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) Peterson Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
- Trauma Designation : Level IV
- ED Volume : 34,000
- ED Beds : 20
- ED Admission Rate : 21%
- ED Transfer Rate : 4%
- Staffing Model :
27-33 hours of daily physician coverage
9-12 hour physician shifts plus two overlapping APP shifts per dayEMR : MeditechBC (or BE) in Emergency Medicine (preferred) or BC in FP / IM with a minimum of five years of ED experienceStroke certified; however, still transfer patients who require lytics and / or arterial thrombectomyBenefits
Financial Benefits :
Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverageShort- and long-term disability (own occupation)Annual CME / BEA (Business Expense Account)Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation supportPioneering Paid Military LeaveGroundbreaking 100% Paid Parental LeaveIntangible Benefits :
Location flexibility and career stability of a national groupNational Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected cliniciansClinical Management Tools (CMTs)24 / 7 / 365 live physician supportUSACS Orientation and AssembliesProfessional Development Programs including :Scholars (Leadership Training)
Efficiency AcademyEngagement & Experience AcademyHospital
124-bed facilityNamed for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the nation the only hospital in Texas on the listServes a primary service area of 45,000 peopleHospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency DepartmentStroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-NeurologistSpecialty backup includes cardiology, ENT, OB / GYNcommunity
Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.
Other USACS services at this location Hospitalist Service
Average Daily Encounters : 77A cohesive team of 10 Hospitalist physicians and 4 Hospitalist APPsThe team is supported by an IAC RN and an administrative coordinatorIntegrated Acute Care model where all providers are partners of one team covering Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care MedicineMost patients admitted through the ED come under the Hospitalist serviceHospitalists also provide medical consultation to the inpatient rehab unit staffed by dedicated physiatristsHospitalists hand off patients to the Intensivist when requiring transfer to the ICUMultispecialty supportProcedures not requiredRehabilitation Unit :
26-bed unitAverage Daily Encounters : 14Provides medical consultation services in coordination with dedicated physiatrists in the Acute Rehab UnitInpatient rehabilitation unitStroke Specialty programSupport of on-site hospitalist physicians and APPsThe team is supported by an IAC RN and Administrative Coordinator7 days on / 7 days off schedulePre-operative clinicRehab APP provides clearance for elective orthopedic surgical candidatesTuesday Friday : 4 scheduled patients per dayCritical Care
ICU Volume : 8ICU Model : Closed, 12-bed ICU (to include step down); admits by critical care intensivists 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.APP admits overnight 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.
ICU Staffing Model : 10 hours per day in-house intensivist; 7 days per weekMixed Medical-Surgical ICURespond to codes when on-siteWork collaboratively with the rest of the IAC team (ED, HM)Signing Bonuses up to $10,000 available! About USACS
Seeking Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
At US Acute Care Solutions, you will have the opportunity to practice compassionate, attentive, and quality care with a group that invests in your growth, while valuing and rewarding your expertise.
Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners work side by side with our physicians as clinical colleagues, with support through their own local, regional, and national APP leadership. That s because, as the country s leading physician-owned acute care group, we understand how important it is to be supported in leadership by your APP colleagues to focus on what s important : quality patient care.
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